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Obama on Montgomery Bus Boycott Anniversary: ‘Rosa Parks Changed America’

December 7, 2015 Staff 0

Sixty years ago, the late Rosa Parks’s refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery city bus led to a year-long boycott of the system by African-American citizens in Alabama’s capitol. President Obama said […]

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Protesters Take to City Hall, Claim Cover Up in Laquan McDonald’s Death

December 7, 2015 Staff 0

Laquan McDonald finally got a shred of justice last week when Jason Van Dyke, the Chicago police officer who shot the 17-year-old sixteen times last October, was charged with first degree murder. But protesters gathered […]

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Bolles Standout Collin Smith Signs with George Washington University

November 25, 2015 admin 0

Bolles Standout Collin Smith Signs with Washington University – Bolles High School Power Forward/Stretch Four High School Senior Collin Smith committed to George Washington University (GW) with the signing of the National  Letter of intent […]

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Bonefish maintains a spot at the top for superior food, signature cocktails and banging cuisine!

November 25, 2015 admin 0

If you are a native Jacksonvillian and you have the urge for some spicy shrimp aka ‘Bang, Bang Shrimp’ you head on over to Bonefish grill! Bonefish has two locations in Jacksonville, Florida.  One in […]

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36th Annual Teach-A-Rama Empowers Educators

November 20, 2015 Staff 0

Beatrice “Bea” Lewis highlighted the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Delta Chapter’s 36th Annual Teach-A-Rama with a spirited and thought-provoking discussion on “Understanding the Behaviors of Parents and Students.” The event is […]

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Leadership Seminar Focuses on Health, Wealth and Happiness

November 20, 2015 Staff 0

A team of life coaches have set their hearts and minds on motivating Jaxons of all ages. Green-Up recently launched a Leadership Seminar at the Salem Center, impacting the lives of a room filled with […]

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Purple Heart Recipients Enjoy Veteran Day Parade

November 20, 2015 Staff 0

Enjoying the Annual Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade are retired service men Lee Brown and William J. Smith II. Both are members of the Jacksonville Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart MOPH. Brown […]

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Aspiring Pre-Teen Astronaut Taylor Richardson Advocates Children Literacy With Book Drive Program

November 19, 2015 admin 0

Aspiring Pre-Teen Astronaut Taylor Richardson Advocates  Children Literacy With Book Drive Program –By Latonja Richardson –Future astronaut, literacy advocate, and agent of S.T.E.A.M – Taylor Richardson – is a local pre-teen who’s collecting books for […]

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Aarons Unveils 9th Renovated Keystone Club in 2015 At Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida

November 19, 2015 admin 0

Aarons Unveils 9th Renovated Keystone Club in 2015 At Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida – Teen Center Makeover Result of Retailer’s Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America – Aaron’s, Inc. a […]

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Spot Light on Dr. Julia Walker Brown at the Ritz Theatre and Museum

November 18, 2015 admin 0

 On November 12, the Ritz Theatre and Museum re-introduced, Dr. Julia Walker Brown, a successful businesswoman of African-American heritage and showcased her contributions in shaping the educational fabric of the African-Americans in the Jacksonville community. […]

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